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A Look at the Relations between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Malaysia

By adminPosted on August 30, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, politics, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

The relationship between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Malaysia has developed within a framework of cautious and conditional engagement. Kuala Lumpur has thus far refrained from formally recognizing the Kabul government; however, through Islamic multilateralism, particularly via the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), as well as humanitarian and technical channels, it has maintained avenues for dialogue and issue-specific engagement.

The United States–India Trade War and Its Regional Implications

By adminPosted on August 18, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

During the Cold War, India remained a close ally of the Soviet Union, while Pakistan aligned itself with the United States. Historically, Pakistan has been regarded as Washington’s partner,

A Look at the Latest SIGAR Report on Afghanistan

By adminPosted on August 14, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

SIGAR has released its final report, marking the end of its reporting on Afghanistan. The United States, once the largest donor to Afghanistan, funding nearly every aspect of life in the country,

A Ten Billion Dollar Investment in Power Generation: An Assessment of Economic and Political Dimensions

By adminPosted on August 11, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

The Azizi Energy private sector project represents a major achievement for the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan’s energy sector. Its implementation will address the country’s chronic electricity shortages—both for industrial use and public consumption.

The Geopolitical Significance of the Afghan-Trans Project: Opportunities and Challenges

By adminPosted on July 28, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, Security, weekly analysisNo Comments

The Afghan-Trans railway project is more than just a transportation initiative—it is a multi-layered geopolitical effort with the potential to reshape the economic, political, and security dynamics of the region.

Israel’s Strike on Syria: Motives and Future Implications

By adminPosted on July 26, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, politics, Region & World, Security, weekly analysisNo Comments

Israel’s recent attack on Syria, officially justified as a move to protect the Druze minority, targeted the Ministry of Defense in Damascus. However, beyond this stated goal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have broader motives. One of them is to keep Israel engaged in conflict as a way to delay his ongoing corruption trials, portraying himself as a wartime leader facing national security threats.

Forced Deportation of Afghan Migrants from Iran: Factors and Its Impact on Bilateral Political Relations

By adminPosted on July 17, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghan Refugees, Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

Iran’s forced deportation of Afghan migrants represents a clear violation of international law, particularly the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. The main reasons for this forced deportation have been security concerns in Iran, economic deterioration in the country, concealing intelligence failures, and gaining public satisfaction and support.

Examining the Role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Reframing the Positions of Islamic Countries

By adminPosted on July 7, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, politics, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

An examination of the role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) shows that it has played an important part in shaping discourse, guiding Islamic countries, and fostering apparent unity through its regular meetings and declarations. However, in light of the points discussed above, a reassessment of the OIC’s positions in diplomacy suggests the need for a fundamental review of its approaches, priorities, and tools for cooperation among Islamic countries within their foreign policy frameworks.

A Look at the Conflict between Israel and Iran: Objectives, Outcomes, and Its Future

By adminPosted on June 30, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

Until recently, the chances of a direct war between Israel and Iran seemed low. Both countries were deterred by fear of one another, particularly because Iran, through its network of proxy groups known as the Axis of Resistance, was able to keep pressure on Israel.

Assessing the Possibility of War between Israel and Turkey

By adminPosted on June 1, 2025Posted in Foreign Policy, Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Region & World, Security, taliban, weekly analysisNo Comments

Although a direct war between Turkey and Israel is not yet a reality, rising political, military, and ideological tensions could push both countries closer to open conflict.